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Bowl of noodles, shrimp and veggies in a creamy sauce, garnished with peanuts, sesame seeds and lime wedges.
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Spicy Thai Shrimp Noodles

Course Meat & Fish Recipes
Cuisine Thai
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 530kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

  • 1 8-oz/227g package rice noodles
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp groundnut oil divided
  • 2 green onions sliced thin, white and green parts separated
  • 2-3 large garlic cloves minced
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 lbs/450g raw shrimp peeled, deveined, and chopped
  • 2 medium carrots sliced into thin matchsticks
  • 1 medium red bell pepper sliced into thin matchsticks
  • 1 medium red jalapeño pepper finely diced*
  • Tbsp fresh ginger minced
  • Tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 13.5-oz/400ml can full-fat coconut milk**
  • 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth/stock
  • ¼ c. fresh cilantro fresh coriander, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 3 Tbsp black sesame seeds
  • cup roasted peanuts chopped
  • 1 large lime cut into 8 wedges

Instructions

  • Prepare the rice noodles according to package directions. Do not overcook as they are cooked again with the rest of the dish. Drain, rinse in cold water, toss in sesame oil, and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat a wok over medium-high heat until very hot, then add one tablespoon of groundnut oil. When the oil is hot, add the white parts of the green onion and the garlic. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and stir fry for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp to the wok and season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired. Stir fry for 2 minutes until the shrimp is cooked and the color changes. Do not overcook. Transfer the shrimp and the onion-garlic mixture to a rimmed plate and set aside.
  • Reheat the wok if required and add the other tablespoon of groundnut oil to it. Add the carrots, red bell pepper, and red jalapeño pepper and stir fry for 2-3 minutes. Add the minced ginger and curry paste and continue stir-frying the mixture for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the coconut milk and broth. Simmer for 4-5 minutes.
  • Remove the wok from the heat and add the cooked rice noodles, shrimp and onion mixture, and the chopped cilantro to the skillet. Add the fresh lime juice and stir to combine. Taste and season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes or until most of the excess liquid is absorbed.
  • To serve, transfer the shrimp noodles to individual serving bowls and top each serving with some sliced green onion, black sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, and lime wedges for squeezing. Enjoy!

    Bowl of noodles, shrimp and veggies in a creamy sauce, garnished with peanuts, sesame seeds and lime wedges.

Notes

*Can also use green jalapeño pepper, if desired
**Can size may vary slightly among different brands

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1258mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g